Daytime Goodtimes Long Island Vineyards The Hampton Classic

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AUG 2014
HAMPTONS
The Hampton Classic
Horses, celebrities and shopping
Daytime Goodtimes
Daytime excitement in the Hamptons
Long Island Vineyards
Wineries offer region's best pours
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Contents
HAMPTONS
FEATURES
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Hamptons Spas
Where to relax and unwind
Clearing the Hurdle
The games are on at this all-encompassing horse
show in the Hamptons
10
Best in Brunch
These Hamptons eateries pride themselves on the
most important meal of the weekend
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Clubby Fun
Under the Hamptons Sun
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Oasis of Wineries
Long Island wineries offer a diverse array of the
region's best pours
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Cover Photo: "
oil painting by
Bruce Lieberman. Brooklyn-born artist Bruce Lieberman moved to the
Water Mill on the eastern end of Long Island in 1990. His work since
then, featured in many galleries, often recreates the gorgeous landscapes
and beach scenes of the island. His family inspired the painting featured
on our cover.
Action & Adventure
Jet Skiing, Shark Diving, Tennis and Yoga
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CLEARING
the hurdle
The games are on at this
all-encompassing horse show
in the Hamptons
very year, rain or shine, Bridgehampton marks the end of
the summer season with The Hampton Classic, one of the
biggest and most extravagant social bashes in the area as well
as one of the largest and most prestigious outdoor horse shows in
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the country. Famous for celebrity sightings and a magnet for some
of the best riders and horses in the world, the competition is often
cash prizes as well as the adoration of many observers.
Now into its third successful decade, The Hampton Classic Horse
show is a premier “jumping” event and world class equestrian
competition that is in a class all its own, both in the minds of
spectators and horse people alike. With roots dating back to the
early 1900s, the show has undergone numerous transformations
over the years leading up to its most recent iteration, an 8-day show on
Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton that is now entering its 39th
year. The participants are a diverse group of athletes, ranging from
local equestrians and up-and-coming riders to Olympic veterans
and world-class competitors, all contending on a beautiful 65-acre
showground. There are six show rings running at the same time,
with all levels of riding skills represented, from little kids on ponies
doing leadline to adults showing jumpers in the main Grand Prix
ring.
With hunter, jumper and equitation (horse riding) competition
daily from 8am to 5pm, and featuring more than 70 boutiques, an
international food court and farmer’s market, pony rides, petting zoo
animals, special attractions, and more, the show kicks off on Sunday,
August 24, and ends on Sunday, August 31, culminating with the
$250,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix and FEI World Cup
the world, The Hampton Classic is noteworthy for several
League competitions and it is viewed by many experienced
equestrians as the most glamorous, with more than 1,600
horses routinely competing and more than 40,000 spectators
set to attend over the eight days, many of them prominent
individuals.
Celebrity sightings are common at the Hampton
Classic, as many famous faces, including media icons,
musicians, actors, politicians, philanthropists, and CEOs, often
spend summers in the Hamptons. Previous years have brought
out Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, former NYC mayor Michael
Bloomberg, Christie Brinkley, Matt Lauer Mary-Kate Olsen,
and many others. Also noteworthy is the high-end shopping
boutiques, located in the Boutique Garden and on Stable Row.
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Written By Steven Borzykowski
BEST IN
RE
ST
AU
BRUNCH
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he Hamptons are deservedly prized for
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In a daffodil-colored ranch house in the
outskirts of Bridgehampton, Almond has
rustic seafood joints, but what they don’t often
been a dining destination since it opened in
garner attention for is the meal-of-choice
2001. Countryside-chic with white-painted
of many a vacationer: brunch. These four
brick and distressed wooden chairs, the
restaurants seek to change that with their
restaurant concocts local ingredients into
late-morning menus that make for well-plated
brunch favorites that couldn’t taste fresher:
starts to days.
By night, 75 Main is one of Southampton’s
hot spots, with its glitzy
lounge drawing high-heeled
crowds including the likes of
Kim Kardashian. But come
morning, its open French doors
in search of a sunny setting
and warm biscuits, best washed down with
Bloody Marys. Testifying
the lobster-andcheese omelet is a
quintessentially
to
its
popularity,
the
restaurant now operates
an outpost in Manhattan’s
Flatiron
District,
but
Hamptons palate-
original still pleasantly
pleaser.
mornings. (1 Ocean Rd.,
calm
on
weekend
Bridgehampton)
award-winning chef Mark Militello. Walls are
As the new outpost of Manhattan’s Tacombi,
hung with work by local artists, and an equally
La Brisa
impressive sight is the people-watching on
proven beloved by Tacombi’s never-ending lines
Southampton’s Main Street. (75 Main St.,
of a well-heeled Soho crowd – to Montauk’s
Southampton)
shores. Starting at 7 a.m., surfers and beach-
Tucked amid East Hampton’s numerous
plush eateries, Nichol’s of Easthampton is
a cozy gem that immediately puts diners at
ease with its homey wood-walled interior and
umbrella-shaded outdoor tables set among its
lush gardens. Its pub-fare is especially beloved
during weekend brunch hours, when locals and
vacationers alike come for the generous portions
of pancakes and breakfast quesadillas, crispy
bacon and home fries. Coffee is fresh, and the
lobster-and-cheese omelet is a quintessentially
Hamptons palate-pleaser. (100 Montauk Hwy,
East Hampton)
goers can get a head start on their day in the
into the industrial space cheerily colored in
HAMPTONSMONTHLY
These Ham pton s
eater ies prid e th em s elves on th e most im portant m eal of th e weekend
teal and white. Tortillas made fresh in-house
case the breakfast tacos, chilaquiles verdes,
and huevos rancheros, while banana pancakes
and an exotic fruit plate offer a sweet side to
the early menu. Fresh-pressed juices come in
combinations such as pineapple, ginger and
mint; brunch-appropriate cocktails include a
Bloody Mary made with fresh salsa and, of
course, the signature sangria. (725 Montauk
Hwy., Montauk)
Almond
Written By Gabrielle Lipton
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75 Main
La Brisa
Nichol's
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CLUBBY FUN
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Another unique opportunity this month will require
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a bit of local ferry travel, as Shelter Island’s La Maison
UNDER THE
Blanche hotel has a fun daytime doing that might even
provide a bit of exercise. From noon until sunset on
Sundays, all can come to this inn and compete in games
HAMPTONS SUN
of petanque, a bocce-style game of French origin – all
the while receiving unlimited Grey Goose vodka, Veuve
Clicquot champagne and bites from the pig roast La
Maison’s Katana restaurant will have prepared. RSVPs
are also required, and there is a door charge of $99
for those playing petanque, $149 for those who would
bubbly; call 631-749-5659 to register. (11 Stearns Point
Rd., Shelter Island Heights)
On the other hand, if you like your parties on the
wild side, the Dual Groupe hospitality company will be
returning to Sienna Ultralounge in East Hampton to
throw three of its legendary Day & Night gatherings
before
the
September
chill
starts
to arrive (July 5; August 2 & 30).
WHERE
Carrying on the tradition of DJ +
TO FIND
champagne-driven Sunday brunches
DAYTIME
found in Manhattan, guests attending
leggy ladies dancing on the furniture,
bottle service that includes jeroboams
EXCITEMENT
IN THE
HAMPTONS
of Verve Cliquot, Runart Blanc de Blanc and Krug.
Table reservations are $200-$300, while the basic cover
charge is $50, with everything kicking off at 1pm; email
[email protected] to set up your visit. (44 Three
Mile Harbor Rd.)
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Still not insane enough? Then you may need to take
here’s no need to wait for nightfall when looking to party on the weekend in the Hamptons, as
a trip to the Boardy Barn in Hampton Bays, a corral-
several venues don’t just open their doors early but specialize in dedicated daytime good times.
like venue that has been throwing Sunday parties for
four decades. The Barn is open from 3pm-8pm, and
One of the hipper options to try is the “Summer Set Saturdays” series taking place at the
if you go, save your couture for another day as this
Montauk Beach House (weekly until Labor Day). Utilizing its large pool area, this upscale
shindig is proudly built upon carousing, sing-alongs
spot (easily recognized by its huge, golden Easter Island-like entrance statute) invites a
and likely brew spillage in epic quantity – however, if
new DJ (or DJs) every Saturday to spin, with such notables as Talib Kweli (July 26) and Cosmo Baker
you actually throw a beer you will get tossed, and don’t
(August 30) among those scheduled, plus more “selectors”, some of which are yet to be announced. There
wear orange (it’s the staffer color). Expect a lot (as in a
is no cover to enter, but anyone planning to attend must RSVP at [email protected]; to reserve a daybed,
LOT) of people, and be sure to either take a cab or use a
email [email protected]. (55 S. Elmwood Ave.)
designated driver. (270 W Montauk Hwy.)
Written By Ian Shapiro
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Montauk Beach Club
EN
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EX
C
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ince the early 1990s, the fertile stretches of Long Island have been home
UR
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to vineyards producing some of the Northeast’s top bottles. These four
Oasis OF WINERIES
Long Island wineries offer a diverse array of the region’s best pours
top-runners of the region’s wine industry not only offer tastings and special
events galore, but their picturesque settings make visits as enchanting as
Holding claim to one of the most recognizable names in the regional
winemaking industry, Duck Walk Vineyards has been producing awardwinning wines since it opened in 1994. Now producing more than 35,000
cases each year – everything from blends and varietals to sparklings and
Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, where a Normandy Chateau-styled
estate house provides the backdrop for sumptuous wine-tastings, and a
second outpost in Southold on Long Island’s North Fork. The classic reserve
chardonnay is a favorite, but for those looking for some adventure in their
glass, the Vidal Ice Wine is made from grapes frozen on the vine. (231
Montauk Hwy., Southampton)
Planted in 2001, Clovis Point Vineyards draws its name from the
stone spear tips of the Clovis Indian people believed to have inhabited the
North Fork lands some 10,000 years ago – a symbol now emblemized on the
labels wrapped around their merlots, chardonnays, cabernets, and rosés. A
renovated potato barn with an expansive porch serves as a rustic tasting
room here, where well balanced wines repeatedly hailed as both earthy
and graceful can be sipped alongside live music, special wine dinners, and
art events scattered throughout weekends into early fall. (1935 Main Rd.,
Jamesport)
Producing some 7,000 cases each year of 26 different bottles, Channing
Daughters Winery gains the respect of many an experienced palate for its
artisanal approach to winemaking. With expansive sets of grapevines in the
North Fork, Hamptons, and mainland Long Island, the winery produces
classic pinots and cabernets, but its prize creations are its more obscure
varietals – Malyasias, Dornfelders, Tocal Fruilanos – that are atypical to the
region. Each grape is channeled through a different combination of yeast,
and textures are best explained during tastings in the winery’s shingled,
homey headquarters overlooking the vineyards where sculptures created
by owner Walter Channing hold court among the vines. (1927 Scuttlehole
Rd., Southampton)
Set on more than 100 acres of what was once a potato farm and then
grounds for thoroughbred horses, Martha Clara Vineyards keeps its
mission simple: to make the best wines that Long Island’s fertile soil can
produce. Sparklings, whites, reds, rosés and reserves are traditional in
lessons, concerts, art installations, and the like also accompany special
tasting events in the sprawling white estate home. (6025 South Avenue,
Martha Clara Vineyards
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Riverhead)
Written By Gabrielle Lipton
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ACTION & ADV E NT U R E
I N T H E H A M P TO N S
EXPLORE NYC
WE SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF EXPLORATION
EAST END JET SKI
Create some excitement on the
SEA TURTLE
CHARTERS
MONTAUK
RACQUET CLUB
calm waters of Hampton Bays.
The Hamptons are well known
While superstars Serena
East End Jet Ski will have
for being home to some of the
you making waves like a pro.
top celebrities and socialites
Their professional staff offers
in today’s society but if you’re
a full class of instruction and
looking to mingle with another
kind of East End resident, Sea
Turtle Charters is your way in
Williams and Rafael Nadal
sport their tennis whites in
Flushing this month, you can
be crowned the King of your
Court here in The Hamptons.
The public courts of Montauk
Racquet Club are considered to
you motor off the shore and get
to the party. Test the waters of
set to explore the Shinnecock
adventure and take the plunge
Canal. If you get really good
on their shark cage dive.
on the East End. Enjoy clinics,
beachside spectators!
5’ – 10’ behind the boat and is
rally on one of their eight
(91 Foster Ave., Hampton
Bays, 631.728.8060)
submerged 3’ – 7’ below the
try the bunny hop and impress
surface for the best chance at a
sighting. Past trips have seen
as many as a dozen sharks
be some of the most beautiful
private lessons or an afternoon
championship clay courts.
Access to the clubhouse and
its wrap around deck provides
the perfect ocean front retreat
at the cage! Excursions are
post match.
offered for all levels of divers.
(91 S. Fulton St., Montauk,
631.668.3089)
(325 Westlake Drive,
Montauk, 631.335.6323)
ONE OCEAN
YOGA
GET A FREE TOTE BAG WITH PURCHASE OF
$75 OR MORE AT THE NORTH FACE STORES
A day on the vineyard can
offer a lot more than wine
tasting in Bridgehampton. One
Ocean Yoga set beyond the
vines of Channing Daughter’s
Vineyard is a beautiful
nature” in body, mind and
heart. Classes are offered
on all levels in their outdoor
tent studio overlooking their
whimsical sculpture garden.
Beginners, intermediate and
advanced students are all
welcome to renew, rebalance
(1927 Scuttle Hole
Rd., Bridgehampton,
631.537.5522)
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